DCU Digital Law Perspectives

[Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about the prosecution and mechanisms to fight child sexual abuse, which may be distressing to some listeners.]In this episode of DCU Digital Law Perspectives, host Victor is joined by special guest Patrick Breyer, a renowned German digital rights activist and former MEP. They delve into the EU's controversial "chat control" proposal, a regulation presented as a tool to protect children but one that threatens to dismantle digital privacy for everyone.Breyer breaks down how the law would force the mass scanning of all our private messages and emails, turning our personal phones into surveillance devices. He explains why this approach is not only ineffective at catching real criminals but also creates severe risks for ordinary citizens, from false accusations to the erosion of free speech and professional secrecy. This is a defining fight for the future of a free and secure internet, and this episode provides a crucial understanding of the high stakes involved.Addendum: The Current BattleThis discussion is more critical than ever. In a recent development, a new compromise text has been proposed that, despite claims to the contrary, reintroduces mandatory scanning through a legal backdoor, expands the use of unreliable AI surveillance, and threatens to ban anonymous communication online. Listen to learn what the better alternatives are and how you can make your voice heard.Host: Victor Henriquez DíazGuest: Patrick Breyer Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster, Felipe Alvarez Vega, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Wiykiynyuy Fogue LeslyarodeEdited by: Felipe Alvarez VegaMusic by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠penguinmusic ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- *Better Day* from PixabayArtwork by: Andrea Marrufo ArandaFollow us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dcu_lawandtechContact:Feel free to reach out to us at lawandtech@dcu.ie for feedback, questions, or enquiries.

This episode introduces the AI + Planetary Justice Alliance, a global collective examining the full, material lifecycle of large-scale AI systems. They challenge the notion of "seamless" technology by tracing AI's impacts from resource extraction and manufacturing to disposal, emphasising its massive consumption of water. Sara Marcucci, Lakshmee Vinayak Sharma and Nicolás Marín Navas illustrate these impacts with concrete examples, such as water shortages in Taiwan from semiconductor production and data centres being built on indigenous lands in Brazil. Using a "planetary justice" lens, the Alliance connects these environmental harms to social and geopolitical injustices, arguing for a holistic approach that considers both human communities and the broader ecosystem.The conversation will continue in Part 2, which will delve into the Alliance's specific projects.Host: Victor Henriquez DíazGuests: ⁠Sara Marcucci⁠, ⁠Lakshmee Vinayak Sharma⁠ and ⁠Nicolás Marín Navas⁠ Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster, Felipe Alvarez Vega, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Wiykiynyuy Fogue LeslyarodeEdited by: Felipe Alvarez VegaMusic by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠penguinmusic ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- *Better Day* from PixabayArtwork by: Andrea Marrufo ArandaFollow us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dcu_lawandtechContact:Feel free to reach out to us at lawandtech@dcu.ie for feedback, questions, or enquiries.

In this episode of DCU Digital Law Perspectives, host Victor Henriquez Diaz interviews Marianna Ryzhova , a data and privacy corporate lawyer, about her research on data privacy considerations in clinical trials within the Italian and Swiss legal frameworks. The discussion covers the impact of GDPR on clinical trials, the importance of data protection, and the challenges of balancing innovation in health technology with compliance to data protection laws. Marianna emphasizes the need for continuous adaptation of legal frameworks to support medical research while safeguarding individual rights.Host: Victor Henriquez DíazGuest: Marianna Ryzhova⁠ Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Felipe Alvarez Vega.Edited by: Felipe Alvarez VegaMusic by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠penguinmusic ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- *Better Day* from PixabayArtwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda.Follow us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dcu_lawandtechContact:Feel free to reach out to us at lawandtech@dcu.ie for feedback, questions, or enquiries.

In this kick-off episode of Season 2, host Victor Henriquez Díaz sits down with privacy and cybersecurity lawyer Joseph Boyer to explore the legal and ethical challenges of AI-powered credit scoring. From biased algorithms to transparency gaps, they dive into how automated lending systems impact fairness, access, and accountability — and whether the EU’s latest regulations go far enough. A must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of AI, law, and financial justice.Host: Victor Henriquez DíazGuest: Joseph Boyer Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Felipe Alvarez Vega.Edited by: Felipe Alvarez VegaMusic by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠penguinmusic ⁠⁠⁠⁠- *Better Day* from PixabayArtwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda.Follow us:⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠@dcu_lawandtechContact:Feel free to reach out to us at lawandtech@dcu.ie for feedback, questions, or inquiries.

In this episode, together with Erasmus Mundus scholar, Lawyer and Azerbaijan native Rafiga Malikova, we discuss the digital regulation developments in Azerbaijan and how the effects of the GDPR continue to ripple across the world. Host: Felipe Alvarez Vega Guest: Rafiga Malikova Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Felipe Alvarez Vega. Edited by: Felipe Alvarez Vega Music by: ⁠⁠⁠penguinmusic ⁠⁠⁠- *Better Day* from Pixabay Artwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda. Special Thanks: Andrea Marrufo Aranda. Recorded at: DCU Digital Maker Space, Dublin, Ireland. Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ @dcu_lawandtech Contact: Feel free to reach out to us at lawandtech@dcu.ie for feedback, questions, or inquiries.

In this episode, together with AI Engineer & Legal Scholar and native Algerian Hichem Semmar, we discuss the digital regulation context in Algeria and the difficulties the country has had to overcome in order to trade with the EU market. Host: Felipe Alvarez Vega Guest: Hichem Semmar Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Felipe Alvarez Vega. Edited by: Felipe Alvarez Vega Music by: ⁠⁠penguinmusic ⁠⁠- *Better Day* from Pixabay Artwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda. Special Thanks: Andrea Marrufo Aranda. Recorded at: DCU Digital Maker Space, Dublin, Ireland. Follow us: ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ @dcu_lawandtech Contact: Feel free to reach out to us at lawandtech@dcu.ie for feedback, questions, or inquiries.

In this episode, together with Lawyer and Mexican Citizen Andrea Marrufo we discuss the digital landscape in Mexico and the challenges that are present in the country and the region for creating uniform and inclusive policies and norms. Notes: This episode was recorded in January 2024 and since then there has been a new president election in Mexico in June 2024. Host: Felipe Alvarez Vega Guest: Andrea Marrufo Aranda Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Felipe Alvarez Vega. Edited by: Felipe Alvarez Vega Music by: ⁠penguinmusic ⁠- *Better Day* from Pixabay Artwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda. Special Thanks: Andrea Marrufo Aranda. Recorded at: DCU Digital Maker Space, Dublin, Ireland. Follow us: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ @dcu_lawandtech Contact: Feel free to reach out to us at lawandtech@dcu.ie for feedback, questions, or inquiries

In this second episode, we discuss the UAE's Digital Legislation landscape, its interesting approach to artificial intelligence and how it has established itself as a leader in the subject. Host: Felipe Alvarez Vega Guest: Daniel Whooley Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Felipe Alvarez Vega. Edited by: Felipe Alvarez Vega Music by: ⁠penguinmusic ⁠- *Better Day* from Pixabay Artwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda. Special Thanks: Daniel Whooley Recorded at: DCU Digital Maker Space, Dublin, Ireland. Follow us: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ @dcu_lawandtech Contact: Feel free to reach out to us at lawandtech@dcu.ie for feedback, questions, or inquiries

The pilot episode of the DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster's podcast. In this episode, we explore current developments in digital legislation and policy in China and question traditional views on the country. Correction notice: Where Mr Arafat Manab said interim report he meant to say interim measures. Host: Felipe Alvarez Vega Guest: Meem Arafat Manab Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Felipe Alvarez Vega. Edited by: Felipe Alvarez Vega Music by: penguinmusic - *Better Day* from Pixabay Artwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda. Special Thanks: Meem Arafat Manab Recorded at: DCU Digital Maker Space, Dublin, Ireland. Follow us: LinkedIn @dcu_lawandtech Contact: Feel free to reach out to us at lawandtech@dcu.ie for feedback, questions, or inquiries